The Supreme Court suspended Durden for six months, effective February 24, 2012, for his conviction of petit theft by virtue of accepting payment from an indigent public defender client whom he represented.

Any persons having knowledge bearing upon Durden’s fitness or qualifications to resume the practice of law should contact Carlos Alberto Leon, The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee 32399-2300, phone (850) 561-5845.